Cell-tracking agents get a boost
Rice University researchers have synthesized a new and greatly improved generation of contrast agents for tagging and real-time tracking of stem cells in the body.
Rice University researchers have synthesized a new and greatly improved generation of contrast agents for tagging and real-time tracking of stem cells in the body.
Nanomaterials
Jan 30, 2017
0
15
A new anti-thrombosis drug based on magnetite nanoparticles developed at ITMO University has been successfully tested on animals. Preclinical studies showed the drug's high efficacy and lack of side effects. Clot dissolution ...
Bio & Medicine
Nov 9, 2018
0
18
Antibiotics affect the composition and dynamics of the gut microbiome. Treatment with antibiotics not only leads to a loss of biodiversity of microorganisms, but also often favors the selection of resistant strains of bacteria. ...
Evolution
Jun 6, 2023
0
371
Watson and Crick, Schrödinger and Einstein all made theoretical breakthroughs that have changed the world's understanding of science.
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 6, 2021
1
145
An advancement in 3D bioprinting of native-like skeletal muscle tissues has been made by scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI). The key to the TIBI scientists' approach lies in their specially ...
Biotechnology
Aug 29, 2023
0
17
The lack of certain genes in the BEC/TCEAL cluster could be related to alterations associated with autism spectrum disorder, according to a preclinical study published in the journal Genome Biology and led by Professor Jordi ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 26, 2020
0
73
Years of research has led to the development of EGNITE (Engineered Graphene for Neural Interfaces), a novel class of flexible, high-resolution, high-precision graphene-based implantable neurotechnology.
Bio & Medicine
Jan 11, 2024
0
10
A preclinical study led by Monash University scientists has found that using a combination of phages and antibiotics may be far more effective against bacterial infections than using the agents individually.
Cell & Microbiology
May 9, 2022
0
27
Cystic fibrosis is the most common, life-limiting genetic condition in Australia. It affects the lungs, digestive system, and reproductive system, producing excess mucus, infections, and blockages.
Bio & Medicine
Mar 27, 2024
0
2
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), affecting millions worldwide, are predominantly caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). These infections are characterized by bacterial adhesion and colonization in the urinary tract, ...
Bio & Medicine
Mar 14, 2024
0
55